A new garden shed can be an investment, so we like to find money-saving discounts on high-quality designs. Here are the best shed deals this month.

By Alice Tuffery

Published: Monday, 09 October 2023 at 09:05 AM


Whether you use it to store gardening equipment, supplies or bikes, a shed plays a big role in any garden, so it’s important to choose one that not only works well for your needs, but looks smart too.

A stylish and spacious shed can set you back thousands, so it’s worth doing a bit of research to make sure you get good value for money. We keep this page filled with the very best shed deals and all the garden buildings you see below are currently discounted, so you’ll pay less than their standard retail price.

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Best shed deals for October 2023

Forest Retreat Luxury Shed (RRP £3,399 )

Buy 6′ x 4′ in cream or green (£3,229.00)

Buy 8′ x 5′ in cream or green (£3,989.00)

The Forest Retreat Luxury Shed has to be one of our all-time favourite garden buildings, so we’re always happy to see it in the sale. It’s made with kiln-dried, smooth-planed redwood timber boards, and Canadian Red Cedar roof shingles (designed to last up to 30 years!), giving it a whimsical cottage look, straight out of a fairy tale.

This stylish shed would look perfect in country and cottage gardens.

Traditional Shiplap Sun Pent Gable Shed (RRP £1,599 )

Buy 6′ x 8′ shed from Buy Sheds Direct (£1,429.00)

Buy 8′ x 8′ shed from Buy Sheds Direct (£1,849.00)

8' x 6' Traditional Shiplap Sun Pent Gable Wooden Shed on a white background

If it’s a potting shed you’re after, this one could be ideal. The neat design includes a slanted roof and side windows, which open for extra ventilation.

Buy the 6′ x 6′ or the 8′ x 6′ shed according to your space.

6′ x 4′ Forest Timberdale Shed (RRP £1,099)

Buy from Buy Sheds Direct (£699.99)

6' x 4' Forest Timberdale Pressure Treated Shed on a white background

This choice is one of the best shed deals to go for if you’re after a traditional and compact garden building. The 6′ x 4′ design comes with a single door and a window, and should be just the right size to store a lawn mower and a few tools and supplies.

Protect the wood with some vibrant shed paint, or keep it as is for a natural look.

Sapphire Apex Metal Shed (RRP £370)

Buy from Garden Buildings Direct (£312.00)

Sapphire Apex Metal Shed on a white background

Metal sheds are great for large gardens or more modern homes, and we love this smart structure. It’s made with galvanised, ribbed metal and has a gable roof with two vents for air flow.

The best part? This shed has clever space-saving sliding doors with lockable handles, so you can keep everything secure.

BillyOh Mini Keeper Apex Bike Store (RRP £459)

Buy from Garden Buildings Direct (£281.00)

BillyOh Mini Keeper Overlap Apex Bike Store on a white background

While you can use this shed for all kinds of different items, it’s specifically designed to house bicycles. The two front-facing doors open up wide, which should make it easy to slot your bikes inside.

You can also add paint, shelving, guttering and base options to your order.

Shire Barn Style Shed 7x7ft (RRP £1,015)

Buy from Homebase (£812.00)

Shire Barn Style Shed 7 x 7ft on a white background

The makers of this unusual shed have taken inspiration from Dutch barns to create its distinctive roof and gable, so it’s sure to make a big impact in any garden.

Thanks to the double doors, there’s plenty of room to fit large equipment and supplies inside.

Forest 7’x5′ 4Life Apex Shed (RRP £700)

Buy from Homebase (£630.00)

Also in sale: 7’x5′ no window / 6’x4′ with window / 6’x4′ no window / 8’x6′ with window 

Forest 7x5 4Life Overlap Apex Shed with Lean-To on a white background

A covered lean-to is always a useful feature in a shed, especially if you like to store firewood or furniture items over the winter.

Happily, this shed comes in lots of different sizes, both with and without a window, so you can pick the perfect design for you.

BillyOh Expert Pent Workshop (RRP £1,095)

Buy from Garden Buildings Direct (£737.00)

BillyOh Expert Tongue and Groove Pent Workshop on a white background

Another great choice for modern gardens, this shed keeps things simple with minimal design details. You can tailor the shed to your needs by moving the door or opting for the windowless version.

There’s also the option to customise the base and roof, and add shelving, guttering and paint to your order.

Traditional Wooden Potting Shed (RRP £1,599)

Buy 6′ x 6′ / 8′ x 6′ / 10′ x 6′ / 10′ x 8′ shed (£1,429 )

6' x 6' Traditional Wooden Potting Garden Shed with 6' Gable on a white background

Thanks to the large, angled windows, this potting shed lets in plenty of light to keep your workstation – and plants – well-lit. It has a lockable stable door, which you can put at either end of the building.

Choose from four size options currently in the sale.

Forest Timberdale Reverse Shed (RRP £1599 )

Buy 8′ x 6′ shed from Buy Sheds Direct (£999.99)

Buy 10′ x 6′ shed from Buy Sheds Direct (£1,199.99)

8' x 6' Forest Timberdale Pressure Treated Reverse Shed on a white background

High-quality materials and traditional looks combine in this shed, currently on sale. It’ll look right at home in rustic and more modern gardens alike, and has enough space to fit a lawn mower and plenty of gardening tools too.

We particularly like the opening window, which allows for extra ventilation inside.

Shire Shiplap 7x7ft Corner Shed (RRP £659.99)

Buy from Robert Dyas (£554.99)

Shire Shiplap 7ft x 7ft Wooden Corner Garden Shed with Double Doors
Image: Shire Shiplap Wooden Corner Garden Shed / robertdyas.co.uk

If you want to tuck your shed into a corner, why not opt for this smart design? Its double doors open diagonally across from the corner of your garden, allowing you plenty of space to wheel lawn mowers, trolleys and other bits of equipment inside.

When is Black Friday?

Black Friday usually falls on the last Friday in November, so this year it’s the 24th. Of course, you’ll be able to find lots of great deals across a huge range of products for weeks before the big day.

Afterwards, the sales continue until at least Cyber Monday on the 27th November.

Here at Gardens Illustrated, we’ll be listing all the best money-saving Black Friday shed deals closer to the day, so be sure to check back if you’re looking for a bargain.

Still looking for a shed?

We’ve listed all our favourite sheds to make it easier for you to find the best designs out there. See our top sheds, or narrow down your search with our pick of the best metal sheds or potting sheds.